Commons debates Liberal ISIL plan as opposition assails economic record

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1. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates election promises without addressing borrowing, repayment, or taxes.That is why we put forward a plan to invest in our communities, to support the middle class and those working hard to join it, and to create the kind of growth that Canada has too long lacked.
2. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores record cited and pivots to criticizing Conservatives instead of defending current policy.They did not create the growth and the prosperity Canadians needed.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks prior Conservative approach and mocks the asker rather than addressing Alberta jobs or carbon tax.I find it humorous that the member was calling on us for a long time to help Alberta, and then when we finally deliver $250 million to Alberta through the fiscal stabilization program, the Conservatives call it insignificant.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states objective of balanced budget but does not justify the new debt level or timing.our objective remains a balanced budget, but our priority is to make investments in Canada for Canadians and the middle class.
5. deflected
   The EconomyMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames prior government and cites inherited debt without addressing loss of control or future deficit trajectory.we are starting with a deficit we inherited from the Conservatives.
6. deflected
   Air CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats claimed commitments without citing legal authority or enforcement of the legislation.Air Canada also committed to establishing a centre of excellence and aircraft maintenance and to have its C Series aircraft maintained there for at least 20 years.
7. deflected
   Air CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights purchase announcement but does not address meeting workers or enforcing prior legal obligations.In addition, Air Canada is going to create a manufacturing and maintenance centre that will help workers and create jobs for another 20 years.
8. answered
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly affirms commitment to strengthen EI as asked.Yes, Mr. Speaker, we committed during the election campaign to strengthen EI and to do so without having to cut massively into government spending
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses reforming EI but avoids directly addressing whether benefits will be extended.we promised to invest in the system and make sure that more Canadians who need employment insurance can have access to it.
10. answered
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the minister's statement about balanced budgets and recession risks.
11. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the investment plan without addressing what changed in the minister's fiscal stance.Our commitment to Canadians is to actually do something about the low growth bequeathed to us by the previous government.
12. answered
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the surplus claim by referencing the full fiscal year.We looked at the entire year and we saw that the Conservatives left a deficit.
13. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the upcoming budget and investments but does not address managing the public purse carefully.Our plan is to invest in the middle class across Canada.
14. misdirected
    FinanceKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing the current spending plan.The Liberals left the Conservatives with a $13 billion surplus.
15. deflected
    FinanceKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes the question around the election choice rather than defending the deficit impact on Canada's position.had a choice between dealing with a low-growth economy and investing or making cuts so that we would actually have a more difficult situation.
16. partly answered
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses transparency and growth assumptions but does not speak to effects on low-income earners.Yesterday, I explained that our current situation is difficult.
17. deflected
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes child benefit without addressing fiscal update holes or delay in help.We are going to help 9 out of 10 Canadian families with children.
18. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores stock option tax hike and pivots to general innovation promises.We are moving forward to do what has not been done for the last decade, and that is to invest in innovators
19. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates support for innovation without addressing the proposed tax increase on stock options.We know that supporting innovation in this country is a rather complex job.
20. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms commitment to manufacturing but avoids the transition question and policy criticisms.We will never turn our back on the manufacturing sector.
21. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses digital economy investments without addressing specific tax and carbon tax impacts on Oshawa jobs.we are going to make sure it is more competitive, not only in Canada but globally as well.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges request for investigation but does not confirm use in Yemen or release assessment.Yesterday, the minister asked the department for more information on an investigation into the matter.
23. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes prior government contract and transparency promise but evades confirming use or releasing assessment.this contract was signed by the previous government.
24. answered
    Shipbuilding IndustrySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains hiring of foreign expert for independent advice on shipbuilding strategy.the government hired Mr. Steve Brunton as a shipbuilding expert to provide the government with independent expert advice on multiple facets of the national shipbuilding procurement strategy.
25. answered
    Shipbuilding IndustrySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms commitment to building ships in Canada and notes no decisions made yet.the government remains committed to the national shipbuilding procurement strategy and buying our ships in Canada openly and transparently.
26. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the runway expansion and Bombardier orders question, pivoting to unrelated positive news.I am delighted with the great news that came out last week concerning the fact that Air Canada decided to purchase 45 C Series jets
27. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the refugee sourcing from UN lists and denies claiming they came from camps.We never said that they were from camps.
28. deflected
    Canadian Coast GuardMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights modernization without addressing the closure request or safety concerns.the Coast Guard has modernized its marine communications and traffic services centres with 21st century equipment.
29. deflected
    Canadian Coast GuardMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes new technology but sidesteps the specific failure incident and closure decision.This technology is exactly what my staff members need in those centres to keep people safe.
30. answered
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the issue by confirming consultation with and adherence to the Ethics Commissioner.She proactively went and sought the commissioner's advice.
31. answered
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses by reiterating adherence to the Ethics Commissioner's advice.The minister is following that advice, something the hon. member would have enormous difficulty doing.
32. answered
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses by stating they follow the Ethics Commissioner's advice.We are happy to take her advice and follow it meticulously.
33. answered
    National DefenceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms eligibility for benefits for all deployed troops.yes, all our troops, regardless of where they are deployed, have access to all the benefits.
34. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses concerns but provides no timeline or specific plan for action.We are working with departmental officials in order to ensure that the standards are clear for everyone.
35. deflected
    Tourism IndustryMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Promotes current actions without addressing building on previous government's work.We will continue to have a presence on the international stage.
36. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on benefits and amending the law rather than enforcing it.That will enable the government to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act.
37. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Describes ongoing processes and commitments without making the requested commitment.We are committed to a new relationship with indigenous peoples.